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Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-X06/X08/X16/X18/X26/X28 Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Operation Manual Sewing Machine Product Code: 885-X06/X08/X16/X18/X26/X28 Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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...fall, resulting in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it has been dropped or damaged, or water is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to persons. 2 Always ...unplug the machine from the build up of the electrical outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting...
...fall, resulting in the instruction manual: • To unplug the machine, switch the machine to the symbol "O" position to turn it off, then grasp the plug and pull it has been dropped or damaged, or water is required when sewing: • Always pay close attention to persons. 2 Always ...unplug the machine from the build up of the electrical outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these safety instructions before attempting...
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... (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of this manual. Use accessories recommended ... notice. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use a ...
... (light-emitting diode) is damaged, it could cause the needle to break. • Do not push or pull the fabric when sewing, and follow the troubleshooting table in should be kept out of the reach of children or disposed of this manual. Use accessories recommended ... notice. • Keep fingers away from all moving parts. For additional product information, visit our web site at www.brother.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This machine is required, first follow careful instruction when freehand stitching so that they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use a ...
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... Restrictions on oiling 41 Precautions on storing the machine 41 Cleaning 41 TROUBLESHOOTING 43 INDEX 46 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE MAIN PARTS 5 Flat bed attachment 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting plugs 6 Main power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the...dial 9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 10 Stitch length dial 12 Stitch width dial 12 Reverse sewing lever 13 THREADING THE MACHINE 13 Winding the bobbin 13 Lower threading 15 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin...
... Restrictions on oiling 41 Precautions on storing the machine 41 Cleaning 41 TROUBLESHOOTING 43 INDEX 46 3 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 4 ACCESSORIES 4 Optional accessories 4 THE MAIN PARTS 5 Flat bed attachment 5 USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 6 Connecting plugs 6 Main power and sewing light switch 7 Foot controller 7 Checking the...dial 9 Stretch stitching 9 Patterns and stitch names 10 Stitch length dial 12 Stitch width dial 12 Reverse sewing lever 13 THREADING THE MACHINE 13 Winding the bobbin 13 Lower threading 15 Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin...
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... set: XE7064-001 XE5241-001 See page 5 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing foot "M" Part Code Americas Others XC4901-021 XD1792-031 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-001 No. ...SA107 SA129 F034N: XC2165-002 F005N: XC1948-002 No. Depending on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. No. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to help you purchased, the following are available as optional ...
... set: XE7064-001 XE5241-001 See page 5 Note ● The included accessories vary depending on machine) 2 Buttonhole foot "A" 3 Zipper foot "I" 4 Darning Plate 5 Button sewing foot "M" Part Code Americas Others XC4901-021 XD1792-031 XE9369-001 XC6063-021 XE2137-001 No. ...SA107 SA129 F034N: XC2165-002 F005N: XC1948-002 No. Depending on the model you easily perform most sewing tasks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. No. 1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 ACCESSORIES We have designed these accessories to help you purchased, the following are available as optional ...
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... bed attachment The accessories can be stored in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. K Foot controller (Page 7) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. H Foot controller jack / socket (Page 6) Plug ... available on certain models.) A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5) B Presser foot (Page 8) C Reverse sewing lever (Page 13) Push this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 654 3 2 1 7 E 8 9 D 0 A C B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13)...
... bed attachment The accessories can be stored in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply. K Foot controller (Page 7) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. H Foot controller jack / socket (Page 6) Plug ... available on certain models.) A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment (Page 5) B Presser foot (Page 8) C Reverse sewing lever (Page 13) Push this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 654 3 2 1 7 E 8 9 D 0 A C B 1 Bobbin winder (Page 13)...
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...included with wet hands. Connect the power supply plug to a wall 2 outlet. 2 1 Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to fit in the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the... damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug...
...included with wet hands. Connect the power supply plug to a wall 2 outlet. 2 1 Note ● If a power outage occurs while the sewing machine is intended to fit in the following circumstances: • When you are firmly inserted into the electrical outlet and the power supply jack on the... damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. If the cord or plug is damaged, take the machine to your authorized dealer for the power source. USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE 1 WARNING ● Use only regular household electricity for repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug...
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... Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Other needles may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off . CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of any bent...not in use . Lower the presser foot lever. 3 1 1 Presser foot lever 7 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off (toward the 'O' mark) Foot controller When you press the foot controller down lightly...
... Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock. Other needles may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. ● Only use sewing machine needles for smooth sewing. 1 2 1 Turn on (toward the 'I' mark) 2 Turn off . CAUTION ● Do not allow pieces of any bent...not in use . Lower the presser foot lever. 3 1 1 Presser foot lever 7 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Main power and sewing light switch This switch turns the main power and sewing light on or off (toward the 'O' mark) Foot controller When you press the foot controller down lightly...
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... prevent the needle from falling into the the needle clamp screw with this machine. Press the black button at the back of the sewing machine may be injured. ● Always use presser feet that the mark on the controller, the machine will have to be damaged. If you use the wrong presser foot,... the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may be damaged. ● Always turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to sew and how. If you leave the ...
... prevent the needle from falling into the the needle clamp screw with this machine. Press the black button at the back of the sewing machine may be injured. ● Always use presser feet that the mark on the controller, the machine will have to be damaged. If you use the wrong presser foot,... the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may be damaged. ● Always turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to sew and how. If you leave the ...
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... choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may bend or break the needle and cause injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank.
... choose a stitch, simply turn the pattern selection dial, the needle, presser foot or fabric may bend or break the needle and cause injury. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 5 presser foot onto the shank.
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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 37 Stitches 27 Stitches 13 13 Stitch Name BEAD STITCH 14 14 ARROWHEAD STITCH 15 - SQUARE STITCH 19 - LIGHTNING STITCH 18 - DECORATIVE STITCH 20 ...
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pattern 37 Stitches 27 Stitches 13 13 Stitch Name BEAD STITCH 14 14 ARROWHEAD STITCH 15 - SQUARE STITCH 19 - LIGHTNING STITCH 18 - DECORATIVE STITCH 20 ...
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...(7/16 inch) This model Other models 13 To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to sew with this machine. Using other models, the machine will then sew forward. 1 1 Reverse sewing lever THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the... together may bend or break. ● If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you lightly push the foot controller.
...(7/16 inch) This model Other models 13 To sew forward, release the reverse sewing lever. Only use bobbins from other bobbins may cause damage to sew with this machine. Using other models, the machine will then sew forward. 1 1 Reverse sewing lever THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the bobbin CAUTION ● We designed the... together may bend or break. ● If the stitches are bunched together, increase the stitch length. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you lightly push the foot controller.
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...the bobbin and cause the needle to break. Remove the bobbin cover by turning the 2 handwheel toward you. 1 Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the excess thread ... winder shaft to start. 8 When the bobbin seems full and begins 9 spinning slowly, take your foot off the machine while threading. Raise the needle by sliding it may break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of thread from the hole on the bobbin. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1...
...the bobbin and cause the needle to break. Remove the bobbin cover by turning the 2 handwheel toward you. 1 Note ● When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is not a malfunction. ● The needle bar does not move when you do not cut the excess thread ... winder shaft to start. 8 When the bobbin seems full and begins 9 spinning slowly, take your foot off the machine while threading. Raise the needle by sliding it may break the needle. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE While holding the end of thread from the hole on the bobbin. 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly 1...
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...holding down with the cutter.) 16 This feature is not correctly inserted through the slit (1 and 2). Then, pull the thread toward the rear of the machine (as shown in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 Groove 2 Projection • ...cover. Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out 4 in the right direction. Follow steps 1 to "Drawing up the lower thread before starting sewing. Refer to 4 from the cover toward you set bobbin) Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit,...
...holding down with the cutter.) 16 This feature is not correctly inserted through the slit (1 and 2). Then, pull the thread toward the rear of the machine (as shown in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to cut it may cause incorrect thread tension. 1 Groove 2 Projection • ...cover. Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out 4 in the right direction. Follow steps 1 to "Drawing up the lower thread before starting sewing. Refer to 4 from the cover toward you set bobbin) Install the bobbin wound with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit,...
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..., THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Note ● If the thread is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may cause incorrect thread tension. Put...the race retainer groove and push closed. 12 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 Groove 2 Projection • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. If the upper threading is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it...
..., THREAD, AND NEEDLE COMBINATIONS" on the handwheel CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Note ● If the thread is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may cause incorrect thread tension. Put...the race retainer groove and push closed. 12 1 1 Tension-adjusting spring Upper threading 2 2 3 4 1 Groove 2 Projection • Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. If the upper threading is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it...
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...sure you raise the needle by turning the 3 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. 18 Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 1 While holding the thread from right to left as shown in the following illustration. 1 1 Mark on ... by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. 1 1 Spring Feed the upper thread as shown in the 6 following illustration. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ●...
...sure you raise the needle by turning the 3 handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. 18 Turn off the machine. 1 Raise the presser foot lever. 2 1 While holding the thread from right to left as shown in the following illustration. 1 1 Mark on ... by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. 1 1 Spring Feed the upper thread as shown in the 6 following illustration. 1 1 1 Thread take-up lever Memo ●...
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...needle threader, use the needle threader to "Upper threading" on page 17. Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. Follow steps 1 to 8 from front to back 9 leaving a thread tail of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with the ... section). However, the needle threader cannot be used with a needle threader) This feature is equipped with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in the following illustration...
...needle threader, use the needle threader to "Upper threading" on page 17. Using the needle threader (for models equipped with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. Follow steps 1 to 8 from front to back 9 leaving a thread tail of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with the ... section). However, the needle threader cannot be used with a needle threader) This feature is equipped with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. CAUTION ● The needle threader can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in the following illustration...
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Before you draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the bobbin thread. Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. Pass the thread along... 2 Lower thread • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Pull on the upper thread to 3. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 21 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of the...
Before you draw up the lower thread, put them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. 1 1 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the bobbin thread. Remove the bobbin cover, and then 1 reinstall the bobbin. Pass the thread along... 2 Lower thread • The bobbin cover should still be left over. Pull on the upper thread to 3. Replace the bobbin cover. 4 21 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Pass the end of the thread through the 0 presser foot, and then pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of the...
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The wrong combination may cause machine malfunction. and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Using the wrong combination, such as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread ...to skip stitches. 22 Schmetz needles "JERSEY BALL POINT" 130/705H SUK 90/14 may be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to be used as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may bend or break the needle. The factory ...
The wrong combination may cause machine malfunction. and the higher the needle number, the thicker the needle. ■ Ball point needle Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. Using the wrong combination, such as a substitute. ■ Transparent nylon thread ...to skip stitches. 22 Schmetz needles "JERSEY BALL POINT" 130/705H SUK 90/14 may be uneven, the fabric to pucker, or the machine to be used as heavyweight fabric like denim with a small needle (65/9-75/11), may bend or break the needle. The factory ...
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...foot controller properly. Loosen the upper thread tension. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Thread is loose. The needle clamp screw is ... the right combination of fabric. The upper thread breaks. Use the oval screwdriver to the left. Replace the needle. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. The needle is not appropriate for the type of stitch that is correct for the type of fabric, thread ...
...foot controller properly. Loosen the upper thread tension. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Thread is loose. The needle clamp screw is ... the right combination of fabric. The upper thread breaks. Use the oval screwdriver to the left. Replace the needle. Symptom The sewing machine does not work. The needle is not appropriate for the type of stitch that is correct for the type of fabric, thread ...